A young citizen from Saqqez County lost his life following the explosion of a landmine left behind from the Iran-Iraq war in one of the border areas of this county.
According to Kolbarnews on Wednesday, June 9, 2026, “Shirko (surname unknown),” 21 years old and from Saqqez, lost his life due to the explosion of a landmine left behind from the Iran-Iraq war while he was present in one of the border areas and herding livestock.
Based on obtained information, the incident occurred in one of the border regions of Kurdistan. The landmine explosion caused the immediate death of the young citizen, and efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
Despite the passing of many years since the end of the Iran-Iraq war, parts of the border regions of Kurdistan still remain contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance. These explosive materials claim the lives of a number of citizens every year, especially shepherds, farmers, and residents of border areas, or cause them injuries, and they continue to pose a serious threat to the safety and lives of the people in these regions.
